Hi! I'm Christina Logan, Miss Teen GTA
I am an, energetic seventeen year old who gives 100% to everything I undertake. I have been on the Honour Roll throughout my high school career. As well, I currently study dance at Arts Huron, a designated Arts School in the York Region District School Board. I am primarily a dancer and this is how I love to spend my time. I also am captain of my highschool cheerleading team, and am proud to be a part of this team. I believe that I am a strong leader in my community but I always strive to be poised, and respectful in any situation. My platform is anti-bullying, and I hope with this title I will be able to reach out to those experiencing bullying.
Last weekend was an eye opening experience. It was truly surreal; it was my last day as Miss Teen GTA. From what I have seen, there is no new Miss Teen GTA, so does that mean I can just keep my title forever and live out the next year as a pageant girl? I wish this were true, but it is time for my goodbye.
Sacha, Megha, Cheskie, and I preparing to crown the new girls
Just in case you missed out on some updates, here is a quick flash on finals night for me… So I was incredibly nervous, but that usually makes me perform better. I come out on stage and I was called for top 20! No way! After that I do not remember much with all the adrenaline, but I know I loved every minute! Then I get called out for top 10! What an honor to know that the amazing judges, and people of the organization thought I belonged up there with those beautiful girls. I am proud of where I finished, and the feeling was incredible!
Over the past year, I have learned so much about myself, that I can barely remember what it was like to not be a part of the Miss Teen Canada World organization. I have a new found love for working with people. As an only child, it has always been normal for me to be quiet, and listen instead of the one to speak out. Now speaking out for things I believe in, and talking to people who can truly make a difference excites me and enables me to help others.
If I could do this all again (I really wish I could but…) I might change a thing or two. I know that’s not what you are supposed to say, but hey, I’m going to shake it up. I wish I could have done more in my time as Miss Teen GTA to help others. In light of this, my experience has also taught me that this is not the end, I can still help others with my platform. Just because I do not hold a title currently does not mean I am finished; I will continue to grow as a person and as a philanthropist.
Without sounding selfish, I need to talk about me for a minute. Who have I become in the past year, and even more in the past six months after the nationals pageant. I am a University student! I now study and live at York University, where I am learning and growing in my craft of dance. I also cheer lead for my university team, and I am looking forward to competing at Nationals in South Carolina. I have become a mentor for the new girls who are taking my place as delegates and finalists. Finally, I am a new woman with broad hopes and dreams. I look forward to the rest of my life with all the new opportunities that are coming my way. Still hoping and praying for my dream job at Disney! I will always be a princess at heart!
Me and my amazing cheer team
Through all of this experience there have been people in my life who helped me get to where I am today, and I would love to thank everyone. If I could thank you all by name I would! Thanks to my friends and family, Michelle Weswaldi, all the people who make the Miss Teen Canada Pageant possible, the finals girls who I have become such good friends with, and all the support I have received from my community. I would not be the person I am today without you. I thank God that I have had your support and friendship.
I give my best wishes to this years group of finalists. If I were to give you advice, I would say put your best foot forward always. Usually for me that would be right stance 
. I cannot wait to see where you girls go with your titles, and I look forward to watching you all compete in July. I will be there cheering on every one of you!
Love always,
Christina Logan
Miss Teen GTA-2012
My last event as Miss Teen GTA - Santa Claus Parade
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Dr. Archer
Mentor Night in Toronto July 15th 2012.
Dr. Natalie Archer is a dynamic Toronto dentist who began her dental career in 2001. She first introduced the rest of our mentors as her “colleagues” which truly impacted me because it shows how women can unite over just the fact that we are women. This is ultimately what this pageant is doing across Canada. It is uniting strong powerful women from BC all the way to the Maritimes. There is so much power, and so many words that need to be said for this! Later of course, now is time for mentors.
Dr. Archer has managed to have a career and a family (so important) while building a career as a hospital dentist. She is such a passionate woman, and had so much information to give us. The first thing Natalie said just truly hit me in the face, or the teeth you could say… Speaking about her profession and world view, Natalie said “You are not fully dressed without a smile.” What a wonderful thing to say to a group of young adults emerging into womanhood, and truly finding their place. Please reread that quotation just so it can resonate with you like it did me. Dr Archer also told us to make our negatives into positives, as did the other speakers tonight. This miraculously related to spiders in a way…
Spiders build and create huge, intricatee, strong, and spectacular webs. What else are we doing in our pageant right now? We are meeting new people, growing in ourselves, learning, and changing into women. This is incredible, and it all ties back into our womanhood and humanity.
Being a woman, we have a delicate, but none the less crucial role to play in life. But of course, we need guidance to find our correct path. Natalie gave us four messages to help guide us. Each I took into my heart, and will cherish it for a long time.
1. Women must take calculated business risks.
Women are not always found in powerful positions, but yet they are none less deserving of any man who has the same job. Women, specifially young women, are asking questions and bringing forth new ideas. This is what the professional world needs right now. As well, we must think big! Our future generations of young adults need strong role models to follow.
2. 30% of women are breadwinners, why not you?
Women today are changing the traditional roles and values known to society. We are making conscious decisions that truly change our lives and the future generations. These decisions we speak of here, also include picking the right partner for your life, who will support you no matter the case. Also, we need strong relationships for support during these important times, as the times can become overwhelming.
3. You cannot ignore biology – do not continually postpone having children.
To me children are so amazing! Creating new life is the most important thing you will ever do. Having steps 1 and 2 on the way, you are able to bring a strong healthy child into this world, and this is exactly what we need. Natalie says, that women should make children a priority. By constantly waiting, we are pushing our natural time for childbearing, and straining our bodies. Welcome a child, even if your life is not perfect. Life is not perfect, so embrace the imperfections as they are the true beauty of life. –My own inspiring words of the day 
. Side note… Make sure this is a bit later in life, once you can truly be responsible for yourself and children.
. Side note… Make sure this is a bit later in life, once you can truly be responsible for yourself and children.Finally, 4. Become a part of boards and organizations.
Some aspects of the professional world today have sexist and racist aspects. We must overcome this. Dr Archer bravely stated that “young people can smell fake from a mile away”. Oh how this is true. Positive change should be a welcome change, and youth have these changes in mind. Therefore, we must emerge ourselves in groups to share, and grow as an individual and as a community.
The word embrace means a lot to me, so hearing Dr. Archers final words truly gave me the feeling that she was speaking to me on a close and personal level. She said in a broad way, that things will not always work out for you, but embrace it. This is my goal over the next few weeks, embrace what I am given.
Melani Chong
Melani Chong has been in fashion and beauty for over 15 years. Canadian Ford Model and mom of two children, Melani Chong developed a personalized skin care line called Soya Boutique. These organic products are a natural skin care collection that is useful for the whole family.
Melani did not always plan on being a model. Her first piece of knowledge she shared with the MTCW girls, is that you may stray from your dreams with the multiple opportunities, but allow it. Melani found her dream after many years of searching and hardships. This can get you to your true passion.
Something that truly stood out to me is how Melani told us how she developed herself personally. She said that we should keep open, keep learning, keep listening, and communicate. Sounds simple right? No madam, it’s not. We cannot understand everything this world deals us, and this was clearly stated by a quote that Melanie lives by. Socrates said, “Wisest is he who knows he does not know.” Ok what? Here is Melani’s point on this… We do not know what is ahead for us or how we will get there, we must accept this…. Ohh ok I get it now.
Now I am going to summarize a little bit, because Melani gave us so many inspirational points. I am going to try to fit them all in, but of course 5 words or less for each.
Now I am going to summarize a little bit, because Melani gave us so many inspirational points. I am going to try to fit them all in, but of course 5 words or less for each.
Maintain your passion. Passion=Drive=Core Actions. Continuity = longevity. Crave focus. Maintain dream integrity. Be persistent. Carve your own path. Make an impact. Only 1 chance for a first impression. Rejection should turn into persistence. Be a sponge. Crave knowledge.
With all these things in mind, someday you may really find your dream, in any shape it chooses. This is what I took from Melani’s carefully chosen words.
Katrina Hadden
Katrina Hadden is a health and wellness specialist, size 12 model, life coach, motivational speaker and the author of the best-selling self-help book, Making It In High Heels.
Known for her positive energy and contagious smile, she helps her clients get better focused to achieve their goals and dreams . Katrina Hadden Life Coaching for Athletes has been a life coach for over eight years, specializing in Stress Management, Personal Development, Work-Life Balance and Health and Wellness
One thing Katrina said to me was that she uses the technique of visualization to get to her goal. This is exactly what I attempt to use for my goals everyday. I picture myself exactly where I want to be, and that is what Katrina did. Now she is a succesful woman, with a world of opportunities. Hopefully this can be me if I am lucky enough to hold the Title of Miss Teen Canada World 2012.
Katrina sustained an injury that changed her whole life, and made her completley rethink her dreams. In that, she found a new passion in modeling, but of course, she was not in a category for traditional models. This caused her to develop an eating disorder. I think all girls can relate to this, especially me, because there is always a time when we feel out of place. This can cause self esteem or confidence issues. Eventually, Katrina realized that this was not who she was. She truly found her energy, her confidence, and her inner ‘glow’. This takes a lot of work. I believe this is what all women should strive for: the infamous inner glow.
In finding this new confidence, the world opened up to Katrina Hadden in all forms. She was a beautiful, unique girl who had so much to give. This is where I would like to be, as I feel I have so much to offer to the country of Canada. I believe I could be a good role model, I just need some guidance to get to this point. Luckily, Katrina knew exactly what to tell me…
5 TIPS ON BEING A ROLE MODEL.
1. Take care of your body and health. This means eating properly, eating organically, lots of water (your inner shine), and get a good amount of physical activity.
2. Find a way to forget the world. In my perspective, I lose myself in dance, so I will continue to dance. If you do not have this type of activity, find your niche. Try running for example.
3. Gratitude. A one stop word that can change your life. Give thanks for what you have and receive.
4. Forgiveness is key to a healthy life. Go to bed without being upset at another person. Life is too short, so we must take the initiative and be the better woman.
5. Don’t quit… That is all I can say about that. Katrina Knows this tip too well, and this is what I truly admire about her. Her strength and integrity is incredible to me as a young woman.
Alexandra Orlando
Alexandra Orlando is a highly decorated world-class Rhythmic Gymnast. Her wisdom can be found inside the pages of an award winning book called In Pursuit of Victory.
Alexandra has just published her second motivational book, Breaking Through My Limits: An Olympian Uncovered.
The time that I am traveling through currently is a time of firsts. In these times, we are constantly learning and growing. This is what Alexandra has taught me in the brief minutes I was able to listen to her. These first can include love, adversity, racism, failure and so much more. Although you believe that you know who you are in these years, you never really do. These answers are found much later in life.
Strength during these times is important. Alexandra told us that you are “so much stronger than you think you are in the moment.” This to me is important on so many levels. When you think you are at your breaking point (which I have thought before), you truly can get through it, and get stronger from it. Everyone will hit their rock bottom, accept it and strive for your best in these moments.
Another lesson that I must learn, is that as humans we are not perfect. In Alexandra’s point of view, she knows this well. Many think Olympians are superheros, but they are still human as well. Everyone makes mistakes and has to carve their own path (Thank you Melani Chong for this insight).
Next, we must remember as Miss Teen Canada World delegates that we did not get here on our own, same as any olympian. Our ‘team’ that gets us to where we are is truly our base and we must thank them. They are our support system, and no matter what anyone says, we need them. Be gracious, and be around positive people.
I think that everyone can picture a moment of utter rejection. Alexandra experienced this when she was fifteen when she did not make it to the olymipcs. This changed her whole being at such a young age. She realized that she cannot be fit into a box, and that she is her own unique person. You should do something because it is the best part of you, not because it is what category you fit into. Life should not be about winning either; winning is short lived.
Ultimately, the challenges you face and your experiences are what shape you and push you. It is important to react properly in a positive way to learn from these moments. Some people will say you can’t, for any reason. Body shape, skin colour, height, personality, or any other reason. Use this as motivation to constantly perfect your craft. This is what persistence is about.
Finally, you cannot be scared to fall. Through weakness and vulnerability we must strive for greatness if you feel it is the right. You have your whole life to trip and fall, the hard part is picking yourself up again.
Thank you to all the mentors who truly inspired me this week, and gave me so much food for thought! I hope I leave my readers with a similar feeling, so please comment and post questions. Thank you so much for reading my super long and exciting blog post
Christina Logan, Miss Teen GTA-World 2012.
First Day… Jaw is dropped
What a crazy first day! I cannot believe how amazing these girls are. I swear Miss Teen Canada World just rounded up the best girls from the country and put us all in one big room! Well, I guess they sort of did. I was so excited to meet some of our sponsors and get to ask them questions about their companies.
Free The Childrenwas there to talk to us about their wonderful organization, and the trips you can go on as a winner, or just as a philanthropic person. I would love to go to Kenya with Miss Teen Canada World! I also finally got the chance to meet Jessica Brigantino, who has helped me so much through this process. She gave me the support I needed when asking questions, looking for assistance and ideas, and if I had a problem she was there to answer it. I would like to thank her for her help, and for the amazing work she is doing for Free The Children. She embodies this organization as we all got the chance to see yesterday.
MTCW Sallazzo Slippers!
I also met a rep from Sallazzo, who create (I think) the best product! As a dancer I love my comfy slippers, and I love my ballet shoes. Sallazzo has a mix of both of them!! What? I know right. They are so comfy, cute, and they fit into my itty bitty purse. I am wearing them today to get my hair and make up done (yay), and I am so glad that I will be so comfy. Plus the reps from Sallazzo are super sweet, like their product! Thanks for coming in, and thank you for my treausred slippers.
Loving the S-Trip sunglasses!
For the rest of this week I am definately sporting my S-Trip swag bag (Sun glasses too). We heard all about S-Trip as our sponsor and the program they provide for Student Trips around the world. Going to Dominican or Costa Rica with my closest friends? That would be incredible. I am so excited to see who wins the SOCIAL MEDIA QUEEN award and gets to go on a grad trip!
I have a new favourite nail polish! Cheeky Monkey is the cutest nail polish I have ever had. I love the bottle, I love the colour, and the rep and her son were the greatest! We got the chance to take some really cute pictures with them, and I cannot wait to use the nail polish. Cheeky Monkey is the best name for a product, but it is very fitting for our sponsor.
My day overall was so much fun. I got to meet all the girls, I met my lovely roomate Gina, Miss Teen Red Deer-World. I can tell we are like sisters already! Today is an exciting day. We have our interview, our photo shoot, and our video shoot. If you go to missteencanada.com you can watch a live feed of our video shoot all day! That is so exciting. Please check out what we are doing, and follow me on twitter throughout the week!
Thanks again!
Christina Logan, Miss Teen GTA-World 2012
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Yourself & Everyone else – If you love yourself, you can love anyone else
Introduction: Every teen at some point in life will experience self-esteem issues. This can stem from events like bullying, or can be a natural personality trait. Every girl deserves to feel beautiful, and exude their own personal self confidence in their own brand of beautiful.
Synopsis: Christina Logan (Interviewer) will go around to local Canadian high schools to profile teen girls who struggle with self-esteem. The idea is to conduct and interview, offer self help tips, and provide a make over. This will hopefully allow these girls a chance to feel beautiful in their own skin and display the person they are inside to the rest of Canada.
Cast: Christina Logan (Host/Interviewer), Aveda Students (Hair and Make-up)
Sponsors: Burman Books, MAC Cosmetics, Aveda Institute.
Genre: Docu-drama
Network: TLC Network
Purpose: Not only does this concept have the opportunity to change the life of the teens that are featured on the show, it can also have a positive affect on Canadian girls across Canada. Yourself & Everyone Else has the power of change, the power of strong women throughout the country. Empowered women make the world turn. This show also embodies ideals of the Miss Teen Canada Pageant and can be used to support and promote the pageant. Miss Teen Canada World looks for young women who want to make a difference in their community, and who are beautiful in their own way. This is what Yourself & Everyone Else can accomplish with the help of the sponsors.
I feel this show could be a success for so many reasons. Reality TV is huge right now, and is such an effective tool in outreach. Many shows today do not have positive outlooks or outcomes, but a show like this is only for the good of Canada. It teaches girls the idea that everyone is beautiful, which is not commonly portrayed in the media, but is still extremely important. I know as a delegate of Miss Teen Canada World, that this is a goal for the organization. “Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful” is exactly what this type of show exemplifies. The power of change is incredible, and that is what I want to take on in Yourself & Everybody Else.
Why these Sponsors are so important:
Burman Books is a publisher of motivational and self help books. The company seeks to commit to learning and “promise you an abundance of transformative ideas, intriguing challenges, and sizzling invitations to discover life’s outrageous opportunities”. This mission statement directly relates to the goal of the TV show in its entirety. The ideals of Burman Books can be shown throughout the show in interviews and in helping the featured personnel.
MAC is a professional make-up company based all around Canada and was founded in Toronto. MAC has five current social initiative programs in place, and supports a healthy image. The products are Oil-Free and are known as ‘Cruelty-Free Beauty’. This company would be a great sponsor for the show because the products could be used and displayed on every episode for the makeovers. This makeup is a great product on and off the screen. It looks stunning on, but there are so many looks that this brand can create. Natural can be accomplished so easily with MAC and that is what Yourself & Everybody Else embodies.
The Aveda Institute is a hair and beauty school which offers an experience under the guidance of passionate, seasoned hairstyling educators; learn cutting-edge curriculum, and experience true beauty, inside and out. It’s hair school…the way it should be. This would be an ideal sponsor because the students gain experience from working with young girls across Canada and the students can truly change the young lives. It is beneficial in so many ways for both parties.
Yourself & Everybody Else embodies young strong adults, and promotes the sponsors of the Miss Teen Canada Pageant, as well as the organization itself. I would truly love to be a part of this show as self confidence is such a close topic to my heart. I would love to change the lives of youth around me for the better! This is why I am competing in the Miss Teen Canada World pageant.
As always,
Christina Logan, Miss Teen GTA-World 2012
Tagged with:Assignments, Aveda, Bullying, Burman Books, Confidence, Drean TV Show, MAC, Self Esteem
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Can't wait to see these girls next week!
I am blessed to have such a variety of friends from all walks of life. From dance, cheer, school, old friends, and I cannot wait to meet my new friends: the other MTCW girls! My friends are so different and incredible, and I can’t think of something more fun than going on a crazy trip with them-A dream vacation to be exact.
My dream trip at the moment is my trip to Toronto with the lovely delegates of Miss Teen Canada World next week, but that dream will soon be coming true! So if I had to choose another dream vacation, it would be to the beautiful country of Thailand. I would love to go with the Miss Teen Canada delegates because these lovely ladies all have so much in common. We are going to be doing so many exciting things together, and I can’t wait to get to know them more.
My Mother lived inThailand during her 20’s and I love hearing stories about the time she spent there. These moments of reminiscence are some of my favourite spent with my mother. Beautiful blue seas, lovely beaches, and friendly people have allured me since childhood. The people she met she still considers friends, which is something I truly admire. During her stay she lived on beaches, ate exquisite food, and made money by constructing jewelry while sitting on the beach. These activities sound like a dream vacation to me.
The Beautiful Phang Nga Bay
If I could go to Thailand with the girls of MTCW I know we would have so much fun. Here there are so many things to do. For example, on the island of Phuket there is a lovely place where I would love to go swimming, tanning, and do some fun photo shoots with the girls. This place is called Phang Nga Bay. This beauty place has been featured in many films like James Bond. I would love to find my sense of vitality on the beaches of Phuket.
Another beautiful place in Thailand is Koh Phi Phi, a stunning island known for its clear waters and sense of hospitality. We could stay in the wonderful bungalows on the water, and enjoy a view we will never forget. Walks on the beach are my favourite thing, and this is exactly where I want to do it! Waters, sand, boats, and friends: dream.
Beaches and Bungalows - Koh Phi Phi
One last thing that I dream to do in Thailand is ride an elephant. My Mommy rode one 20 years ago, and I want to have the same picture she does on the elephant. Elephants are such nurturing creatures towards humans, and I think they would take care of girls with crowns and sashes even better (I sure hope). I love nature and its wonderful inhabitants, and would love to explore these in Thailand.
Going to Thailand is an experience in itself, but I believe going with S-Trip would change this vacation so much. I think we would enjoy and love Thailand because it is a place where we could get to know each other in a different way than we can in Canada. Plus, Thai food is incredible! Thai food, in my opinion, is the healthiest and most delicious food in the world. With the sensations of sweet, salty, bitter and spicy; it is the ultimate food culture.
I love music, and I think music can enhance a vacation no matter the destination. I love the music of Thailand and I would love to see some traditional dancing. But, if I were to go on vacation right now, my beach/chill out music would have to include The Features. Their song From Now On has been playing over and over in my head since the beginning of summer. Of course I also have to include Hedley on my vacation playlist as always!
Having the opportunity to go away with the Miss Teen Canada girls would be so exciting; especially with S-Trip! S-Trip promises such an amazing experience for anyone who wishes to adventure and explore the world. If you want to go on a fun, and exciting vacay with your friends, it has to be S-Trip.
S-Trip! takes student travellers on unforgettable adventures around the world. Celebrate the exciting conclusion of high school in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Cuba, Costa Rica or Bahamas with all your friends on Grad Trip. Spend a weekend skiing or snowboarding at one of Canada’s premier mountain resorts on Ski Trip. Experience culture, sightseeing and events in Montreal or Quebec City on Busaway. Make a difference in an underdeveloped country on an impactful student Volunteer Trip. Explore the culture and history of Europe on Euro Adventure. For more information visit www.s-trip.com.
Christina Logan, Miss Teen GTA-World
(Hopefully the next Social Media Queen)
Tagged with:Assignments, Dream, Friends, Grad Trip, High School, Pageant, S-Trip!, Student Trip, Travel, Trip, Vacation
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Picture time with the Boys
The Aveda Institute gave the Miss Teen Canada delegates a challenge to Look Good, Do Good and Feel Good. It asked us to perform ‘outrageous acts of kindness’. I hit outrageous right on the target! My cousin has two Huskies that are utterly restless and need to be walked often. I thought it could be very fun to take them for a walk on a lovely day, but of course I must be dressed in Max Glam.
The dogs are quite strong, and were able to drag me along for a while, and pull me to the ground. I loved every minute! I can not remember having more fun just going for a walk.
This assignment, in my opinion, is the best way to get the delegates out in the community
They almost took me down
and take on an active role. I had the lovely chance to work with animals, but I saw many videos of girls out donating blood, or spending time with the elderly. I find it incredible how many things these talented girls are doing and how they are helping. I am proud to be a Miss Teen Canada World national delegate. We are a new generation of strong, philanthropic women!
Aveda Institute Professional Hair and Make-Up Schools, all across Canada are sponsoring the Look Good, Do Good, Feel Good Video Contest.
Please watch my video here and ‘heart it’. It means the world to me for so many reasons! The winner gets $500 dollars for their Free the Children fundraising. I have been working so hard fundraising and would love just that extra push to hopefully get me to the top. Getting the chance to work with Free The Children is a dream of mine that I truly hope comes true!
I hope you all enjoy watching my video as much as I did making it! Comment, and heart it to show me what you think.
Thank you all so much,
Christina Logan, Miss Teen GTA-World
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The Metherall's lovely property
Yesterday was a lovely day in Keswick, and the perfect setting for my Skyline video assignment. The beautiful Lake Simcoe, Ontario, is where I grew up and wanted to show Canada. My video was taken on the lovely properly of the Metherall’s (thank you again for letting me use your back yard).
When I read the information on this assignment, I was stuck! A skyline in my hometown… does that include the farms? I guess we have a wal-mart now. Keswick is a really small town in Georgina, but was a lovely place to grow up. It is a very cottage-y and a family oriented town. After a lot of thought, I could only think of my favourite place of all: the lake!
Loving the View of Lake Simcoe
This was the perfect place to show Canada. It is my home town and it has the loveliest views around, but of course you will have to see this for yourself! It was a beauty day at Lake Simcoe, with the seagulls providing the background music and setting the mood. After about 28 takes, many bloopers, and a few ‘oh my goodness mom’ moments, we finally got the video! Yay
Please <3 my video!
I hope you enjoy my little piece of sunshine in Lake Simcoe, and please heart my video lots! 
Watch it here
Christina Logan – Miss Teen GTA-World 2012
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This pageant gives young girls so many opportunites to broaden themselves and help others. My main goal in this pageant is to do something that without this experience I could not have done. In this matter, something always sticks out in my mind – Bullying awareness.
When I was thirteen, I went through a really tough time in my life. I was bullied by my peers, as well as some adults. I went through a span of six months on my own. I cannot explain the torment or the utter lonliness that cascaded my everyday. Everything that happened still affects me today and I find myself nervous or anxious because the the lasting affects. Being an outcast was hard, and to this day still hard to think about. In some ways, I still have no understanding of why this happened to me, and why it happens to anyone. It was some of my closest friends who tormented me everyday. Why? Who knows; I am pretty sure they still don’t know why it was me they chose. But in whatever case, I now know that it is unacceptable in any way.
I am proud to say that Ontario is finally taking steps to erradicate bullying. I will stand for Bill 14 and its legislature in everyway I can, to ensure the safety and happiness of children and teens today. Bill 14, as stated in the legilature, is an “Act to designate Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week in Schools and to provide for bullying prevention curricula, policies and administrative accountability in schools”. What it implies is wonderful, and can change the fate of so many lives. Please take a moment to read its goals for a better understanding – Bill 14 – Anti Bullying Act.
Using My Voice
I was lucky to come out of this experience of bullying with my head high. I know that I have made a change for someone who faced it - my best friend. Because of our experiences, it has brought us together. I hope that in some way I can make a change for someone else. This is why my platform throughout this pageant is Ati-Bullying Awareness.
It pains me to think of the amount of youth suffering from bullying and its after affects. That is why I decided the use the skills I have been given to make a change. I choreographed a contemporary piece for a dance show in order to bring awareness of the Anti-Bullying Awareness movement. The dance, entitled Hurt, was presented for an audience at my high school’s dance showcase. Some of my best friends took their stand in performing with me and showing their support of my journey. Please take a look at the video- Hurt – Bullying Awareness. This piece displays motifs of bullying, and its affects form my personal standing. If analysed, every movement in this dance has some way in relating back to its theme. Please enjoy, and contemplate.
Through all the pain of bullying, I know that is made me the strong independent person I am today. Many are not so fortunate. I was given a voice and a reason to use it, so that is what I am going to do. I am speaking out against bullying in every way that I can. Please do the same. Watch the video of this choreography, share it, promote it, and follow my journey.
Christina Logan – Miss Teen GTA-World 2012
Tagged with:Awareness, Bullying, Dance, GTA, Miss Teen, Teal Ribbom
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- Promoting the Raffle with Ian – An owner
What an amazing success! On Saturday, June 23rd, I went downtown Toronto to Fresh Home and Garden to do a fundraiser for Free The Children. I am pleased to say, it went extremely well, and we had a great turn out.
One of the small fundraisers we held was a raffle for a $250 gift card to Fresh – also donated and I am so thankful. Congradulations to the winner, Janet Hawe.
With another owner Duncan
It was a lovely day on Saturday with the sun shining, and great people. I was so lucky to have a nice comfy chair to rest in and an umbrella above me, or I may have melted! If you have not been to Fresh, I suggest you go check it out. It is a lovely store, with friendly people, and the most amazing decor. Everytime I go, I find myself wanting to redo my house.
I am so thankful for these wonderful people who have helped me so much through this process. I would like to thank Fresh for sponsoring me throughout my journey as well as helping me to fundraise for kids in need. Thanks for your ongoing support and encouragement as well.
Christina Logan – Miss Teen GTA-World
Enjoying the day
Tagged with:Free The Children, Fresh, Fundraising, Yay
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